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Pittsfield Historical OKs Demos for Fire-Gutted Home, BusinessBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:33AM / Tuesday, August 15, 2023 | |
The century-old home on Von Nida Street was heavily damaged by fire last year. The Historical Commission approved its demolition. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Historical Commission approved the demolition of a residential and commercial property on Monday: 16 Von Nida St. and 108 West Housatonic St.
Two years ago, the Von Nida Street home suffered an extensive fire that gutted the structure and it has been uninhabitable since.
Community Development & Housing Program Manager Nate Joyner explained that this is being put forward as a part of the city's code enforcement process, as the building is in "pretty bad" shape and is still open and
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1Berkshire Welcomes Youth Leadership Program Class | 02:15PM / Monday, August 14, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — 1Berkshire welcomes its 13th class into the Berkshire Youth Leadership Program. This group of 27 rising high school juniors from across the Berkshires was selected through a competitive application process to begin a year-long leadership development program that kicked off in June with a three-day, two-night retreat held at Camp Becket. The 1Berkshire Youth Leadership Program is focused on helping students in the region develop and grow through career opportunity awareness, leadership skill development, and the design and completion of a 9-month-long collective-impact project focused on positively impacting the Berkshires. Selected students have shown 0 Comments
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Pittsfield's West Nile Risk Elevated; Council Asked to Resume SprayingBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
01:15PM / Monday, August 14, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With three cases of West Nile virus found in recent sampled mosquitos, the City Council on Tuesday will tackle requests to resume adulticide spraying.
On the agenda is a petition from Ward 4 Councilor James Conant requesting to repeal the action that eliminated spray applications for the control of adult mosquitos and that the Board of Health and Conservation Commission develop guidelines and protocols on spraying.
There is also a petition from Director of Public Health Andy Cambi asking the City Council to rescind the vote of no spraying in Pittsfield and review the Berkshire County Mosquito Control program.
Earlier this month, the Board of Health voted to
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BCHS Talk on Shays' Rebellion | 11:42AM / Monday, August 14, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 5:30 pm, the Berkshire County Historical Society welcomes historian Tim Abbott who will present his research on Shays' Rebellion in the Berkshires. He will discuss the final fight of that conflict that took place in Sheffield on Feb. 27, 1787, and its impact not only on local communities but on larger issues that would play out in the Constitutional Convention later that summer in Philadelphia. Abbott is an independent researcher and 18th century living history practitioner living in North Canaan, Conn. Tickets are $10 for BCHS members, $15 for non-members and can be purchased by using 0 Comments
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Soap Box Derby Saturday on Pittsfield's West SideCommunity submission,
09:47AM / Monday, August 14, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Westside Legends is hosting its second annual Westside Super Soap Box Derby on Saturday, Aug. 19, from noon to 4 p.m. Check in starts at 11 a.m., and the first race at noon features the city’s mayoral candidates at noon. The races will be held at the corner of Columbus and Robbins Avenues. There will be three divisions: young kids, teens, and adults (ages 18 and up). Trophies will be presented for first place and Best in Show for each division. The racers will “zoom” down Robbins Avenue to the finish line at Southern Avenue. A fun day for people of all ages is planned. Organizers of the event partnered with entities like the 0 Comments
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Three Hospitalized After Merrill Road Car AccidentStaff Reports ,
08:21AM / Monday, August 14, 2023 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Aug. 12, 2023 at approximately 1:00 PM, the Pittsfield Police Dept., Pittsfield Fire Dept. and County Ambulance responded to the area of 635 Merrill Rd for a motor vehicle crash with serious injuries. A 2006 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck operated by a Mark Papkey, 52 of Pittsfield, was traveling north bound on Merrill Road, when he collided with a south bound 2006 Subaru Forester operated by a Parkpoom Seesangrit, 34 years of age of Pittsfield. In addition to Mr. Seesangrit, the Subaru was also occupied by Phannee Seesangrit, 61 of Pittsfield, as well as Krobkul Seesangrit, 35 of Pittsfield. As a result of this incident, 0 Comments
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Deputy MDAR Commissioner Visits Pittsfield Farmers MarketBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
05:38AM / Monday, August 14, 2023 | |
Deputy Commissioner Winton Pitcoff reads a proclamation naming Aug. 6-12 as Farmers Market Week in the state. National Farmers Market has been celebrated for 24 years. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Representatives from the state Department of Agricultural Resources made a stop at the Pittsfield Farmers Market as part of Massachusetts Farmers Market Week, recognizing the role agriculture plays in community building and expanding food access.
"Today is actually the last day of National Farmers Market Week and tomorrow starts another farmer's market week in Massachusetts because every week is farmer's market week in Massachusetts. We have over 260 farmer's
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Pickleball Coming to Springside Park in the FallBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
12:14PM / Sunday, August 13, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A new pickleball facility is coming this fall.
Located in the northeast corner of Springside Park near the Doyle Softball Complex on Benedict Road, it will feature six courts and a small parking lot.
A groundbreaking scheduled for Monday was cancelled due to inclement weather but there are plans to unveil the finished project with a ribbon cutting in the fall.
Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong and is suitable for singles and doubles. It has recently grown in popularity with the Sports and Fitness Industry Association estimating 4.8 million current players, which is almost double the number of players five years ago.
Last year, a
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Mass Celebrates Federal Funds to Support Energy-Efficient Building Codes | 10:28AM / Sunday, August 13, 2023 | |
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced it was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to receive a competitive grant for $3.9 million. The funds will support the adoption and implementation of the updated Stretch Energy and Specialized building codes throughout Massachusetts. The Department of Energy Resources (DOER) will use the grant to offer field-based training to aid implementation in the affordable housing industry, support local building code officials, and enable the sharing of regional best practices to advance the equitable adoption and implementation of the updated codes. "Our administration sees an unprecedented 0 Comments
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1Berkshire Awards 52 Facade Improvement GrantsStaff Reports ,
04:59PM / Saturday, August 12, 2023 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Using a FY23 Regional Economic Development Projects Grant from the Massachusetts Office of Business Development, 1Berkshire has awarded 52 facade improvement grants through its Best Foot Forward Program. The Best Foot Forward Program, now in its second pilot year, provided small businesses and organizations with a pedestrian-facing facade, storefront, or presence with grants of up to $1000 to support non-construction improvements to their respective business aesthetic. Improvements ranged from window cleaning to painting, to plantings, lighting, seating, and more. Through the program in FY23, $48,000 was awarded across 11 communities in the Berkshires, 0 Comments
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Governor Announces Equitable Expansion of Electric Vehicle Rebate Program| 04:01PM / Saturday, August 12, 2023 | |
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced substantial changes to the Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles Program (MOR-EV Program), which provides rebates for the purchase or lease of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty battery electric and fuel cell electric vehicles (EVs). These changes aim to support greater adoption of EVs in Massachusetts, including new rebate programs for income-qualifying Massachusetts residents. "This significant expansion of the MOR-EV Program will make electric vehicles more affordable and accessible for residents of all income levels," said Governor Maura Healey. "Residents will now be able to get 0 Comments
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Berkshire Humane Dedicates Building to Late Veterinarian & Board MemberBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
12:24PM / Saturday, August 12, 2023 | |
Valeri Reynolds speaks to the crowd gathered at the Humane Society for the dedication. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Humane Society on Friday night dedicated its main building to one of its biggest backers — Dr. John Reynolds. Reynolds, owner of Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital for nearly 25 years, died tragically in a kayaking accident on Dec. 9, 2021, at the age of 58. He was a longtime board member of the society and supporter of the shelter's many programs and a beloved veterinarian in the community. On Friday, his wife, Valeri, and his daughters, sister and mother pulled off the blankets hiding the new sign across the Barker Road 0 Comments
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